Places of interest
Rozi and Bedi Ports
These are attractive seaside picnic spots and offer good fishing
facilities. So, if you are tired of the chaos of the city, it is the place
to spend some time in peace.
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Lakhota
Palace and Kotha Bastion
Lakhota Palace is reputed as one of the major tourist attractions among the
tourists visiting Jamnagar. Located in the center of Old Jamnagar on an
island in the middle of a lake, two old structures namely Lakhota Fort and
Kotha Bastion are sure to captivate you. The terrace of Lakhota Fort
displays a fine collection of sculptures that date back to the time of yore.
The Kotha Bastion is Jamnagar's arsenal. It has a fine collection of
sculptures, coins, inscriptions and copper plates and the skeleton of a
whale. Its major attraction is an old well, the water of which can be drawn
by blowing into a small hole in the floor.
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Pratap Vilas Palace
Pratap Vilas Palace is a distinct place to visit for a variety of reasons.
It has a foreign architecture with Indian carvings that give it a totally
distinct appeal. It was built as a mimic of Victoria Memorial Building of
Calcutta but the domes built on it are according to Indian architecture, out
of which 3 domes are made of glass. Carvings of creepers, flowers, leaves,
birds and animals on the columns add to the attraction of this magnificent
palace. Permission is required to see the palace from the Jamsaab office.
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Bhujio Kotho
Bhujio Kotho enjoys a distinct place among the tourists due to its height
and circumference. It is believed that the monument was constructed for
protection during the invasions. It has five floors and on the first floor
there are guns placed in each directions. On the upper floor a tank is
constructed to store water and on it's peak a dancing peacock is placed.
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Shopping
Jamnagar is renowned for its silk, gold embroidery, silver ware, bandhani
(tie-and-dye) fabrics and Nutcrackers (especially the ones made for betel
nuts). There are many reputed shops that offer premium quality handcrafted
items at attractive prices.
How to reach
State transport buses and private luxury coaches connects various centres
of Gujarat. Jamnagar is 308 Kms. from Ahmedabad via Rajkot and 92 Kms. from
Rajkot. Trains are also available from all the major Indian cities.
Climate
It is best to visit Jamnagar between the months of October to March.
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